Amid Some With Mental Health Struggles, U.S. Service Members are Remarkably Resilient

As more and more troops come home due to massive drawdowns, many Americans welcome deployed military members back home with open arms and admiration for their courageous sacrifice. However, when a soldier decides to remove his uniform and re-enter civilian life, misperceptions about the veteran’s ability to fully function and find success in the civilian world abound thanks to recent and persistent press about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). While mental health professionals want to be sure that service members and veterans who need help get what they need, it’s also important to remember that U.S. troops are remarkably resilient.

http://www.militarymentalhealth.org/blog/2012/06/amid-some-with-mental-health-struggles-u-s-service-members-are-remarkably-resilient/